Chelios announced his retirement from professional hockey Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Chelios played in just five NHL games back in 2018-19 with the Red Wings, recording five shots, seven hits and two PIM without picking up a point. Following his brief NHL foray, the Michigan State product headed over to the KHL, where he spent the past six seasons playing for Kunlun Red Star.

Chelios signed a contract with Kunlun Red Star of the KHL on Thursday, Patrick Williams of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chelios spent most of his American professional career in minor or mid-professional leagues -- he bounced back and forth between the AHL and ECHL -- and didn't see any NHL ice time until the 2018-19 season, appearing in five games for the Red Wings. The blueliner will join former AHL Charlotte teammate Andrew Miller in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Chelios was demoted to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old made his NHL debut late in the season, suiting up for five games while being held off the scoresheet. Chelios will head back to the AHL where he scored just 14 points in 59 games this season.

Chelios went plus-1 with a pair of hits and a blocked shot over 17:11 of ice time in his NHL debut Friday. The Red Wings shut out the Devils, 4-0.

EDGE Analysis

Chelios was afforded the opportunity to hit the big stage for the first time in his professional career due to veteran Jonathan Ericsson (lower body) being scratched. However, it's likely he would have gotten his cup of coffee either way, as the Wings have long since been eliminated from playoff contention and they've been getting a longer look at their low-cost fringe options. Chelios is 28 years old and set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Chelios was called up from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions Friday,

EDGE Analysis

The emergency at hand concerns Jonathan Ericsson, who was unable to finish Thursday's game against the Sabres due to a lower-body injury. With all due respect to Chelios -- the son of Hall of Famer Chris Chelios -- a young defenseman just now getting called up to the NHL probably isn't going to make much noise in the fantasy realm. He's produced one goal and 13 assists over 59 games for the AHL's Griffins.

Chelios was waived by the Red Wings on Tuesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chelios is 27 years old and still looking to make his NHL debut. It's likely that he'll clear waivers and head to AHL Grand Rapids.

Chelios agreed to terms with the Red Wings on a one-year contract Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Jake is the son of NHL Hall of Famer and former Red Wing Chris Chelios, so this is a natural fit for the 27-year-old defenseman. Still, he checks out as a late-bloomer having exhausted a pair of contracts with the Hurricanes and remaining in pursuit of his NHL debut.

Carolina waived Chelios on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes are extremely deep at defense, so Chelios was always considered a long shot to make the team's Opening Night roster. If he goes unclaimed, he'll report to AHL Charlotte, where he's racked up 63 points in 149 games over the past two seasons.

Chelios inked a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Chelios has registered 30-plus points in each of his last two minor-league seasons and has shown flashes of potential. The 26-year-old is still looking to make his NHL debut, but could get a look during the 2017-18 campaign. The Michigan State University product is a converted forward, which should help him approach the game with an offensive mindset from the blue line.